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Adam told the Observer: “The support we’ve had from people in Hyndburn and across Lancashire has been overwhelming. That support really keeps us going and we continue to help people with allergies and raising awareness.”

Gemma said the day had been “overwhelming”, adding: “I don’t think we expected this amount of people, so for us it just shows how much Megan was loved.

“If we can help another family and stop another family going through what we are then that would be the best result for us.”

Megan’s aunt Kerry Ainsworth, who helped organise the event, said: “It started off where I put a little event on Facebook to do it with family and friends and exploded within two hours into a big event.”

Hyndburn Mayor and Oswaldtwistle councillor Peter Britcliffe said it was a ‘privilege’ to help start the fun run.